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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 15TH JUNE 2026* *THE NATION* Top 10 greatest World Cup legends of all time Fed Govt unveils Nigeria's AI trust vision at Warwick Business School in London ECOWAS Parliament joint committee meet in Dakar to strategise scaling up renewable energy  Political office holders may become next targets of bandits, Buratai warns Nigeria must end dependence on foreign arms, build homegrown defence, says Reps Deputy Speaker  Lagos begins 'Operation BioShield' against Ebola, says no case recorded Rabe's death shows security gains slipping away, says Atiku Accord state chairmen rally behind Gbenga Hashim's 2027 Presidential bid Tinubu celebrates SEDC boss, Mark Okoye, at 40 Ekiti 2026: PDP no match for APC - says Bamidele FULL LIST: Top 10 Countries with easiest visa processes for Nigerians in 2026 Oborevwori: Harmony between government arms key to Delta's success Aiyedatiwa orders manhunt for abductors of Ondo monarch Tinubu reviving colonial-era South-East road projects - Umahi I risked Abacha's wrath to push for Abiola's release, says Abubakar Madumere urges Nigerians to embrace peaceful coexistence, says democracy drives development 'There was too much on my plate from day one,' Abubakar recalls taking over after Abacha NDLEA intercepts businessman with 6.10kg cocaine starched in shirts, towels from Brazil Osun 2026: Ex-LP Rep candidate rallies 1,000 'Village People' for Adeleke's re-election  CCAN expresses confidence in Police capacity to bring Oyo school children, parents unharmed Kano, Sokoto, Lagos lead 3rd phase of CVR Warri Ijaws, Urhobos accept Tinubu's intervention, draw line on further  delineation changes  Eight parties to present 20 candidates for Legislative by-elections in six states Delta community protests over neglected Orhuwhorun-Owhrode road 2027: Ex-minister dismisses Enugu opposition as no threat to Mbah World Blood Donor Day: First Lady urges Nigerians to embrace voluntary blood donation Osun 2026: Business moguls, youths professionals mobilise 30,000 voter for  AMBO's victory UNICEF advocates for children right to play writing, more protections State Police: Okechukwu cautions against financial lack *PUNCH* 2027: Ogun APC names Adegunwa-Balogun Yayi's running mate 30 doctors assaulted in one year, NARD warns FG opens special CBN account for retirees' benefits Politicians took money from Abiola, Tofa - Abdulsalami NANS seeks scholarship, job opportunities from Tantita Obasanjo seeks national institution to preserve Adire craft Defectors no longer PDP members, Bature warns Usman-led LP confident of victory over Abure S'Court challenge General's son rejects diabetes claim over father's death 2027: Institute warns against undermining judiciary, INEC Sanwo-Olu leads anti-drug campaign at Caleb varsity Lagos urges iron, steel firms to prioritise workers' safety Probe monarch's assassination allegations, Osun APC tells police  Group mourns ex-army general, opposes amnesty for terrorists Tofa told me same politicians collected money from him, Abiola for mobilisation — Abdulsalami. Gunmen kidnap woman in Edo How Abacha pressured me to become army chief in 1993 — Abdulsalami Soldiers nab 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun Borno declares Tuesday public holiday to mark new Islamic year  General Rabe was not diabetic, son disputes govt's claim Oyo abductions: Bauchi governor blames insecurity on poor governance, poverty Borno Christians observe Black Sunday, demand end to insecurity PHOTOS: Bauchi Gov Visits Makinde Police begin crackdown on vehicles with fake number plates, others in Kwara Monday Nigeria must end reliance on foreign weapons — DIAN scribe Peter Obi's call for Kanu's release a slap on judiciary — Soludo's aide APC chieftain rallies Nigerians against terrorism Power debt: Atiku slams ₦4tn bond, demands accountability Anambra asks residents for evidence against arrested 'fake' pastors SSDC chairman demands transparency, accountability from board FCT residents decry rising cost of tomatoes Police debunk video claiming 300 Lakurawa terrorists entered Oyo *LEADERSHIP* 'We Didn't Know How Our Father's Corpse Was Released For Burial By Bandits' - Late Gen. Abubakar's Son Tinubu Celebrates SEDC CEO Mark Okoye At 40 Ocheme Targets Global Stardom After Stunning Flying-Knee Knockout At PFL Africa Philip Shaibu Congratulates Edo Queens On NWFL Triumph, Continental Qualification Infrastructure Debt Fund Grows As NGX Admits 303,059 New Units To Official List Universal Insurance Extends N3.2bn Rights Issue Trading Period Royal Family Attends Trooping The Colour As Prince Harry Delivers Invictus Message Democracy Key To Sustainable Development — Ex-Imo Deputy Gov Madumere Edo Queens Clinch 2nd NWFL Premiership Title Women In Business, Politics Mourns Hannatu Musawa's Mother Thierry Henry Apologises To Nigerians, Clarifies 'Bad Luck' Joke Morocco Would Have Beaten Brazil Comfortably With Osimhen Or Lookman - Oliseh Big John FC Crowned Champions Of 2026 Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge Govt May Need to Hike VAT, Introduce Telecom Tax - IMF Ilechukwu Targets Major Squad Overhaul As Rangers Prepare For Continental Return Accord State Chairmen Welcome Gbenga Hashim's Emergence As 2027 Presidential Candidate Arise Faults APC Primaries, Seeks Tinubu's Intervention PDP NWC, Wike Back Oluyede To Win Ekiti Governorship Election - National Woman Leader Neuer Becomes Germany's Oldest Major Tournament Player ‎How Yul Edochie Took Judy Austin From Me -  Judy's Ex-husband Thierry Henry Apologises To Nigerians Over World Cup Broadcast Remarks Nigeria, Other African Nations Headline At Global Drive For Sustainable Construction Airline Begins Domestic Operations From New Uyo Int'l Terminal $500bn Diaspora Investment Drive To Accelerate Africa's Growth Cargo Spends 17 Days On Lagos-Abidjan Route Amid 37 Checkpoints Backstreet Boys Release 'Bottle Up' For Upcoming 'Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie' Atiku Slams Proposed N4tn Bond, Calls For Transparency In Power Debt Settlement Sowore Calls For Nationwide Anti-Tinubu Protests Monday American Airlines Flight Attendant Found Dead On Florida Beach FIFA To Pay Somali Referee Barred From World Cup Nollywood: 10 Things To Know About Late Veteran Actor Kola Oyewo World Cup Fiesta: Nigeria Battles Other West African Countries In Jollof Rice Contest Atiku Abubakar Mourns Death Of Veteran Actor Kola Oyewo Toyin Adewale Recalls Emotional Moment Watching Davido Work With Mayorkun *THE SUN* General Rabe's death: Top political leaders not safe, Buratai warns Ondo: Traditional ruler kidnapped by gunmen, police launch manhunt 2027: My pact with Peter Obi - Kwankwaso APC: Internal war lingers Insecurity: Strengthen local arms production, Kalu charges defence sector Police arrest 173 suspects, rescue 32 kidnap victims, recover 33... Be compassionate to one another, those suffering, Cleric admonishes Christians Adeleke accuses APC thugs of attacking Osogbo monarch Abubakar death: CISLAC urges Tinubu to declare state of emergency on insecurity, probe Defence spending Oyo school kidnap: CCAN backs IGP Disu, expresses confidence in safe rescue of abducted pupils, teachers Housing 6,000 Nigerians: Minister moves to keep promise Umahi: No presidential candidate can do what Tinubu has done for South East Thierry Henry apologises to Nigerians over Super Eagles shorts remark Xenophobic attacks: HRA urges South African govt to crack down on groups targeting migrants Nigeria bleeding from insecurity, CAN declares on 'Black Sunday' Adeleke accuses APC thugs of attacking Osogbo monarch Power sector: Tinubu's N4trn bond fiscal recklessness, says Atiku APC chieftain urges Nigerians to uphold peace, justice for national progress Warri delineation: Ijaws, Urhobos accept Tinubu's peace deal, vow to resist further alterations, delays Kwara Gov 2027: 'Why Sen Sadiq Umar can't be ignored', Kwara Advocate warns Solve Nigeria's insecurity or resign, El-buba tells Tinubu 2027: Anambra PDP Rep candidate unveils people-first agenda Benue: Pregnant woman, 6 children, 4 others feared dead in boat capsize NDLEA nabs Brazil-based businessman with liquid cocaine Scores cheat death as 40-ft trailer falls from flyover in Onitsha Police rescue 9 kidnap victims from bandits in Katsina Otti vows support for creative industry, seeks to make Abia film hub Nigeria must turn global shocks into competitive advantage - Experts World Cup 2026: Ancelotti explains Brazil's stumble against Morocco McGinn fires Scotland to historic World Cup victory over Haiti Orji Kalu hails Rangers for winning league BADBOYVIBE$ receives Rookie of the Year at PMFA Award Hot, elegant skirts Yomi Casual to showcase African fashion swag on US tour Grace carried me through my darkest seasons — Wasila Coded Diva Gold reveals why she chose career over love MasterChef Nigeria: Favy wins immunity pin in baking challenge OKF: Edem Asuquo wins reality TV show *VANGUARD* APC unveils Adegunwa-Balogun as Adeolas running mate for 2027 Ogun governorship race Lagos barber hits 90-hours mark in GWR haircut marathon Ondo Govt promises safe rescue of kidnapped community head 23 Accord chairmen back Olawepo-Hashim for 2027 Oyo kidnap: Bala Mohammed calls for security overhaul, links insecurity to governance failures Trump says Iran deal in a few hours, blames Israel for delay South Africa says 2,745 foreigners sent home in a week Real Madrid reach verbal agreement to sign Marc Cucurella 5 dead, 11 confirmed cases in Plateau cholera outbreak Insecurity: Ministers, governors may become targets, Buratai warns Save Festac town from further loss of public facilities, residents tell Tinubu I told Abacha to disband clique of bad influence officers around him Abubakar FCT residents decry rising cost of tomatoes Well rescue abducted Ondo community head Govt assures Atiku tackles Tinubu over fresh N3.3trn power debt bond, demands full disclosure Why I wore black to Alexx Ekubos Service of Songs Daddy Freeze 2027: Why SouthEast will reject Peter Obi for Tinubu Umahi Pregnant woman, children among 11 mourners feared dead in Benue boat tragedy Dismissed civil servants seek Tinubu, Akpabios intervention in reinstatement battle Ondo Amotekun parades 97 suspected criminals 2027 polls: Wike-led PDP faction inaugurates new Exco in Sokoto Murder attempt: Traditional rulers council confident of suspects arrest, prosecution Umahi: Tinubus achievements in infrastructure will sell him through in 2027 election Police arrest man with 150 live venomous scorpions in luggage Gunmen abduct 60 year-Old ondo community head, shoot wife 2027: How INEC can achieve free, fair, credible elections Baba-Ahmed Military airstrikes kill 27 terrorists in Borno Tumbus enclaves Defamation: Former Imo Gov, Achike Udenwa demands N5b from Kenneth Okonkwo Lagos police begin clampdown on vehicles without proper number plates Food industry on brink as rising costs, forex crisis trigger mass layoffs FIFA to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee despite US entry denial NYSC halts orientation exercise for Corps members posted to Niger Why theres so much hatred, divisions among Nigerians Baba-Ahmed NDLEA arrests Brazil-based businessman, others in drug raids across states Iconic filmmaker Tunde Kelani pens heartfelt tribute to late Kola Oyewo APC primaries not credible, says Arise, seeks review of Ekiti North exercise Sultan directs nationwide moon sighting as Muslims prepare for Islamic New Year Ekiti Guber: Senator Natasha condemns alleged arrest of PDP members by APC Natasha condemns alleged PDP arrests in Ekiti New York Knicks win NBA Championships after 53 years Bandits kill three, burn houses in Niger Police Police neutralise three suspected bandits, recover firearms in Benue 2026 World Cup: Disquiet as referee, player suffer travel restrictions Tinubu reviving abandoned South-East road projects Umahi First Lady to visit Benue Tuesday, inaugurate projects, empower women SERAP sues NNPCL over failure to account for 5.9bn rebranding cost Two drones from Lebanon strike northern Israel Military Council chairman commends Gov Eno, appeals for public secondary school in Oku Kanu: Lawyer raises concerns over trial procedure and defence timeline Democracy has not failed Nigeria, we have Otti Kwara Transport Unions threaten mass action over collapsed Oko-Olowo, Ohan Bridges DHQ mourns retired Major General Rabe Abubakar Global conflicts hindering Nigerias access to military hardware, says Defence Minister Meet Anambra based pastor arrested for allegedly converting 75 women as wives Peace Foundation names Dangote Man of the Decade at 10th Anniversary Miss Bayelsa Tamunosoye KaribiGeorge wins Miss World Nigeria Femi Otedola goes to school Many guys only want to penetrate rather than have a relationship Tems We are all still human, celebrity or not celebrity or not Nancy Isime *THISDAY* Ekiti Poll: Oluyede Unveils 100-Day Devt Agenda, Tells Oyebanji to Prepare Handover Notes Cultivate Voluntary Donation of Blood Habit at Public Hospitals,First Lady Tells Young Nigerians Guinea-Bissau Signs MoU with United Nigeria Airlines to Launch Her National Carrier NGX Prepares for Dangote Refinery IPO, Doubles Efforts to Midwife African Exchanges Linkage Project Lack of Good Governance at Grassroots Level Fuels Insurgency, Insecurity, Says Security Expert Benjamin Kalu: Foresight, Fortitude in Actualization of State Police Legislation Umahi: SEast Roads Conceptualised Over Seven Decades Ago Now Being Actualised By Tinubu Arise: APC Primaries, A Sham That Casts Aspersion on Nations Democracy All Eyes on INEC over Data Leak Scandal 27 Years After, Nigerias Democracy Still Totters Abures Misplaced Bitterness Against Obi A NEW SENSE OF PURPOSE Patience Fakai: Driving Change for a Purpose Reaffirming the Power of Childrens Theatre IGs Unenforceable Order on Vehicles Without Number Plates Raising Tomorrows Innovators Through AI and Environmental Storytelling Femi Osofisan at 80 andHis Disarming Humanism SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY Aigboje Aig Imoukhuede: For Mother and Nation RETHINKING NIGERIAS TALENT GAP Xenophobia: South Africas Reputational Erosion is Not Theoretical Femi Ojumu Launches The Trinity to Shape Nigerias Policy Landscape UN Secretary-General Appoints Nigerias Eziakonwa as Special Adviser on Africa Pillars Energy Boss, Pius Njoku, Nominated Oil and Gas Investor Of The Year Norths Almajiri As Nigerias Albatross Segun Ogunsanya at 60: Can Nigerias Sovereign Wealth Fund Become a Sovereign Development Engine Aba to Host MTNs The Gathering with Pitchathon Offering 5 Million Prize Pool for Emerging Startup Founders Cardoso: When Tough Decisions Earn Global Banking Honour As Tegbe Takes Charge, NigeriansWant Light, Not Excuses Depression to Destiny: The Abdulsalami Story Hot Money Or the First Stage of Recovering Confidence Unravelling the Terror Empire World Cup 2026: The Stars Came but There Was Little Magic Ghana Wants Review of Parteys Canada BanAhead ofBlack Stars 2026World Cup Opener Award-winning Pundit Predicts Osimhens Real Madrid Move Folarin Balogun:From Super Eagles Snub to World Cup Double Against Paraguay Ochei Hails Successful Hosting of ITF J30Junior Circuit Championship in Abuja Nigeria Played, Pop Cola Showed Up Abdulsalami: Babangida Never Discussed June 12 Annulment with Me, Abiola Not Poisoned Trump, Pakistan Contradict Tehran, Say US, Israel, Iran Peace Deal to Be Signed Today IMF: Increasing Use of US Dollar-denominated Stablecoins in Nigeria Raises Risks to Monetary Sovereignty When Anything Becomes Art, What Becomes of Meaning At QGallery, Voices of Eya Evokes a Cultural Reawakening Tinubu Rejects Terrorists Demand for Release of Detained Members, Mourns Gen Abubakar Adichie Accuses Lagos Hospital of Cover-up over Sons Death, Demands Accountability Loud Whispers with Joseph Edgar DISUS FIRST 100 DAYS: A STRONG START As Pension Assets Deepen Market Influence, PFAs Exposure to Equities, Govt Securities Rises to N23.87tn Matawalle Rallies Support for Security Agencies, Says Only God Can End Nigerias Insecurity Obi: Nigerian Citizens Failure to Take Ownership of Electoral Process Encourages Election Rigging FRC, Quantity Surveyors Sign MoU Against Abuse of MDAs Contract Awards, Procurement Irregularities Kemi Badenoch: Nigeria is an Oil Producing Country But Never Had Electricity Police, Others Performing Magic to Track Criminals Without National Database, Says Defence Minister Falana: Nigeria Operating Civil Rule, Not Genuine Democratic Governance After Tinubus Intervention, Ijaw, Itsekiri Reach Deal on Warri Federal Constituency II Anti-insecurity Protesters Block Major Abuja Road over Kidnapping, Killings To Tackle Insecurity, Kogi Govt Bans Motorists, Commercial Motorcyclists from Night Operations Ataoja of Osogbo: How I Escaped Assassin Bullet over Adelekes Re-election DHQ Vows to End Terrorism, Mourns as Abducted Retired Maj Gen Abubakar Dies in Captivity *DAILY TRUST* Adamawa Unveils 10-Year Strategic Development Plan Adamawa State Taskforce Meets to Mitigate Misuse of RUTF, Essential Health Supplies IGP: Abducted Oyo pupils, teachers will return home unhurt Kwara: 21-Year-Old Arrested OverAlleged Kidnap, Murder Of Technician Black Sunday: CAN Demands Urgent Action on Insecurity, Commends Community Policing Bill Our Father Was Not Diabetic General Rabes Son Gen Rabes death reflects a nation under siege Atiku CISLAC demands probe of defence spending, blames Gen Rabes death on security failure Hajj: Kaduna Commences Screening Of Luggage I love Naija, Henry clarifies bad luck joke UDUS Hosts International Conference on Media, AI and National Development Bandits kill 3, burn houses in Niger Police 27 Years of Democracy and Nigerias Health Renewal (I): Rebuilding the Foundations Police kill 3 suspected armed robbers in Benue Pregnant woman, 10 others die in Benue boat mishap Lagos police to clamp down on vehicles with obscured number plates Gunmen Invade Ondo Community, Kidnap Monarch, Shoot Wife Beyond Rhetoric: Nigerias Structural Crisis Police Arrest 4 Suspected Cultists in Kwara World Cup Results: How Vinicius Jr. rescued Brazil, Australia shocked Turkey Woman beheaded in Abuja, corpse found in uncompleted building World Cup: Scotland go top of Group C after victory as Brazil, Morocco share points World Cup: Australia stun Turkey 2-0 in Group D clash Gov. Aliyu Constitutes Governing Councils for Sokoto Institutions, Appoints Emir of Dutse as SSU Pro-Chancellor 10th NASS@3: The gaffes of a Senate president Nigeria Records 81% Decline in Violence Against Women, Advocates Call for Sustained Action Qatar picks first ever World Cup point in Switzerland draw Recruitment: List of successful Immigration, Fire Service, NSCDC applicants out Obasanjo: How Abdulsalami assisted me to sustain democracy Generals Death: Terrorists Have Done Their Worst, We Wont Release Their Men in Custody Tinubu Boko Haram sets schools on fire in Borno Private investment reshapes Nigerias sports infrastructure landscape 2026 FIFA World Cup: No Love for Bafana Bafana *NEW TELEGRAPH* Edo: Gunmen Abduct Woman In Benin Insecurity: Bala Mohammed In Closed-Door Meeting With Makinde In Ibadan Police Debunks Entry Of 300 Lakurawa Terrorists Into Oyo Communities 2026 NWFL Super Six: Enabulele Dedicates Edo Queens' Victory To Gov. Okpebholo Police Arrest 173 Suspects, Rescue 32 Victims, Recover 33 Firearms In One Week  - Report Police Debunks Entry Of 300 Lakurawa Terrorists Into Oyo Communities Osun Guber Election'll Serve As Important Test Of Democratic Institutions - Shehu Sani Insecurity: Falana Faults Federal, State Govts For Negotiating With Terrorists 'You're Redoubtable Diplomat With Heart Of Gold,' Alaafin Lauds Tinubu's CoP Nigeria's Growing Appetite For Complex Foreign Financing As Next Debt Crisis Mouka MD Honours With Awards Digital Labour: Bolt, Uber  Drivers Get Global Protection From ILO's Landmark Convention Atiku Calls Out FG Over Fresh ₦4trn Power Sector Bond, Demands Full Disclosure Osun Guber Election'll Serve As Important Test Of Democratic Institutions - Shehu Sani Ex-General Rabe's Death: Nigeria Losing Fight Against Insecurity - Atiku 2026 NWFL Super Six: Enabulele Dedicates Edo Queens' Victory To Gov. Okpebholo Fulham In Talks To Appoint Arbeloa As Silva's Replacement Olopade, Adeosun, Others Advocate Sports Infrastructure Otti Vows To Continue Supporting Entertainment Yul Edochie Opens Up On Hardship Men Face To Develop Toughness 'You'll Be Greatly Missed', Toyin Adegbola Mourns Kola Oyewo Toyin Adewale Speaks On Mayorkun's Early Music Career I've Not Retired From Music- Peter Okoye Yul Edochie Opens Up On Hardship Men Face To Develop Toughness *BLUE PRINT* Nigeria's next export: Noah Olusegun Shogbaike joins FC Bayern 2026 World squad Shaibu: NIS DG congratulates Edo Queens on NWFL triumph, continental qualification Côte d'Ivoire youngest squad at 2026 World Cup - FIFA World Cup 2026 incomplete without Osimhen - Benitez FIFA World Cup: Ruthless Germany hit Curaçao 7-1, lead group E Group praises Tinubu for transforming Nigeria's education landscape 100 days in office: CCAN hails IGP Disu's reforms, security gains, renewed public trust Doro seeks support for 258 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa Côte d'Ivoire youngest squad at 2026 World Cup - FIFA World Cup 2026 incomplete without Osimhen - Benitez 2026 World Cup: Debutants Curaçao score, Germany lead at halftime Boko Haram sets Borno school on fire *GUARDIAN* Ogun 2027: APC announces Kudirat Balogun as deputy governorship candidate 19,500 FG's DISREP free prepaid meters allegedly rot away in Enugu Tinubu Celebrates SEDC Boss Mark Okoye at 40 Ebonyi: You can't use Umuekumenyi Leaders' Council to deceive people, says Nwali Police launch investigation as man hangs self in Ogun Gunmen abduct woman in Edo Insecurity: Kalu Pushes Local Arms Production, Stronger Financial Surveillance Kwara NSCDC arrests man, 21 over 61-year-old electrician's death Insecurity: Amotekun intercepts fleeing migrants heading into Ondo's 'troubled' forests Why I wore black to Alex Ekubo's service of songs — Daddy Freeze Delineation Crisis: Ijaw, Urhobo leaders accuse Itsekiri of truncating Tinubu's intervention Oriire Abductions: Bauchi Gov visits Makinde, urges overhaul of security architecture Remi Tinubu celebrates blood donors, urges more Nigerians to embrace voluntary donation Massive shake-up in Kwara police command as 374 officers receive promotion APC support group rallies in Agege, endorses Tinubu for 2027 re-election CISLAC demands probe of security spending after Rtd General dies in bandits' custody 2027: Tinubu will win, says Oshiomhole, slams Obi over Anambra security record Abacha's inner circle marked me, three Generals for elimination — Abdulsalami Accord Party Chairmen Welcome, Endorse Hashim's Emergence as 2027 Presidential Candidate Oriyomi Hamzat denies criminal links, laments smear campaign *THE AUTHORITY* Anglican church calls for urgent action on insecurity, corruption in Nigeria Urban Renewal Drive: Govt rules out extension of demolition deadline in Nnewi‎ Senate Army Committee mourns murder of Retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, calls for... Bauchi Police Arrest Two For Kidnapping, Launch Investigation Into Murder Case APC Leaders Are Opposed to Lifu's Recusal In ADC Case, GMN Alleges 2027: COPAC urges ADC to convene National Candidate Summit Katsina Government, DHQ mourn Late Major General Rabe Abubakar, vow renewed offensive... 2027: COPAC urges ADC to convene National Candidate Summit Democracy Day: PDP urges Nigerians to remain hopeful 2027: Reginald Amadi joins Imo gubernatorial race State Police: Group Lauds Speaker Abbas, Reps Over Passage... APC primaries: Group commends Tinubu, Yilwatda for insisting on... *SAHARA REPORTER* EXCLUSIVE: Six CSO Leaders Detained By EFCC After Alleging Multi-Billion-Naira Fraud Under Ex-IGP Egbetokun; Audio Reveals How CP Fakorede Arranged Meeting EXCLUSIVE: Tension In Kuje Prison As Inmates Protest Planned Transfer Of 300 Terror Suspects To 'Overcrowded Facility BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Ondo Traditional Ruler, Shoot Wife In Palace Attack Abducted Nigerian Major-General Rabe Abubakar Dies In Terrorists' Captivity Nigerian Police Plotting To Arrest, Intimidate Me Over Unknown Offence Enugu-Based Journalist Raises Alarm BREAKING: Sowore, Others Fight For Breath As Lawless Policemen Fire Teargas At June 12 Protesters In Abuja BREAKING: Falana, #EndBadGovernance Protesters Hit Lagos Streets On Democracy Day, Decry Insecurity, Economic Hardship BREAKING: Nigerians Protest On Democracy Day, Kick Against Insecurity, Hardship, Abductions Under Tinubu Govt BREAKING: Bandits Sack Kwara Communities, Kidnap Several Persons In Midnight Raid, Kill Resident Nigerian Police Must Obey Court Order On N50million Compensation To Family Of Slain Journalist Alex Ogbu Group Petitions IGP How Senator Seriake Dickson, NDC Leadership Compelled Candidates To Sign Controversial Affidavits, Threatened To Replace Winners Of Primary Kaduna Musician Dangata Arrested Over Alleged Campaign Against APC, Support For Southern Communities To Produce Governor BREAKING: June 12 National Showdown: Joint Action Front, Falana, Others Mobilise Nigerians For Protest Against Insecurity Under Tinubu BREAKING: Bandits Scare Forces Teachers, Pupils In Suleja To Flee, School Shut Till Further Notice BREAKING: Dozens Of Terrorists Invade Kogi Government School In Kidnap Attempt, Police Confirm Vice Principal, Two Others Killed BREAKING: Two Bandits Shot Dead In Abuja As Police Rescue Five Abducted Victims BREAKING: Terrorists Kill Four Persons In Southern Kaduna Communities, Abduct 11 Others BREAKING: Kaduna Activist Arrested After Calling For Tinubu, Governor Sani, Other APC Candidates To Be Voted Out BREAKING: Repentant Bandits Ambush, Kill Eight Soldiers In Kaduna As Families Await Official Notification EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Soldiers Accuse Army Generals Of Frustrating Tinubus Salary Increase, Seek UN Intervention Chinedu Ogah Has Vowed To Destroy Me Ebonyi TikToker Chisom Achor Laments Continuous Detention Despite Bail BREAKING: Former South African President Mbeki Cancels Nigeria Trip After Sisters Death, Event Postponed BREAKING: Police Withdraw Murder Charge Against Enugu Businessman After Probe Exposed Alleged Torture, Staged Confession By Officers BREAKING: Nigeria Police Summon Ex-Ogulagha Chairman Over Alleged Diversion Of Billions Meant For Host Community Development EXCLUSIVE: Despite Court Injunction In $186Million Dispute With Nigerian Firm Acouns, Abbott Diagnostics Set To Launch Determine HIV Test Kit Project Sources EXCLUSIVE: Detained Soldiers Accused Of Coup Plot Against Tinubu Losing Sight, Developing Lung Diseases, Trauma, Wives Allege Torture Nigerian Court Declares N110Billion National Assembly Vehicle, Allowance Scheme Unlawful, Violates Procurement Act EXCLUSIVE: Court-Martial President Declares Prima Facie Case Against 36 Military Personnel Accused Of Plotting To Overthrow Tinubu's Govt Before Trial Begins BREAKING: Nigerian Police Rescue Ex-Minister Adelabus Sister, Twin Sons, Kill Two Suspected Kidnappers BREAKING: Boko Haram Kills Eight Soldiers, Beheads Victims In Early Morning Attack On Borno Army Base U.S. Court Again Dismisses Ex-Nigerian Ambassador Lilian Onoh's Defamation Lawsuit Against SaharaReporters BREAKING: Families Of 15 Abducted Kwara Worshippers Fear Loved Ones May Be Dead After Weeks Of Silence From Kidnappers BREAKING: Two Children, Shoemaker Still Held By Terrorists After Rescue Of Kogi Mother, Four-Month-Old Baby BREAKING: Tinubu Govt Deploys Heavy Security Around Presidential Villa Ahead Of Protest Over Abducted Schoolchildren, Others BREAKING: Fire Guts Female Hostel At Bayelsa Medical University, Destroys Students Valuables BREAKING: Lecturers Shut Enugu Federal College, Begin Two-Week Strike Over Provosts Refusal To Address Grievances BREAKING: Terrorists Invade Kogi Community, Abduct Woman, Toddler In Fresh Attack BREAKING: Four NYSC Members, Soldier, One Other Burnt Alive As Military Truck, Bus Collide In Adamawa Federal High Court Sentences Four Al-Shabaab Terrorists To Death Over Owo Catholic Church Massacre BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap Younger Sister Of Ex-Minister Adelabu, Twin Sons In Ibadan Amid Fresh Attacks In Oyo EXCLUSIVE: How Nigerian Soldiers Abandoned Yashikira In Kwara During Terrorists Attack, Relocated To Checkpoint To Extort N100 From Motorists Documents Show Shell Kept Nigerian Oil Pipeline Running For Years Despite Evidence Of Pollution Report EXCLUSIVE: Terrorists Lured Vigilantes Away With False Threat Before Attacking Kwara Emirs Palace Survivor EXCLUSIVE: Police Fled, Terrorists Stole Abandoned AK-47s Before Attacking Us: Yashikira Emir Palace Source Blows Lid Off Kwara Assault BREAKING: Nigeria Introduces Border Screening, Temperature Checks For Arriving Travellers As Ebola Threat Looms EXCLUSIVE: I Cannot Be Blackmailed: Senator Kawu Fires Back As Senate Leadership Exposes N90Billion Secret Deal After Criticism Of Unpaid Contractors, Tinubu Loans BREAKING: Nigerian Union Of Teachers, Take-It-Back Activists Lead Massive Protest Over Abduction Of Schoolchildren In Oyo EXCLUSIVE: How Bandit Leader Kachalla Muhammadu, Once Involved In Govt Peace Deal, Reportedly Abducted Retd Maj. Gen. Abubakar BREAKING: Boko Haram Plans Quranic Graduation For Over 100 Women, Children Abducted From Kwara Community, Families Reveal EXCLUSIVE: Kwara Terrorists Threaten To Marry Off Kwara Emir Of Yashikiras Abducted Wives Over N150Million Ransom Delay BREAKING: Bandits Attack Kaduna Mosque, Kill Worshipper, Abduct Several Others BREAKING: Olawepo-Hashim Emerges Accord Party Presidential Candidate With 423,902 Affirmation Votes BREAKING: DSS Operative Killed, Two Injured As Suspected Oil Bunkering Gang Attacks Security Base In Imo BREAKING: Nigeria Police Recall Retired Officers As Ad-Hoc Instructors For Training Of 50,000 New Constables EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Police Arrest Three NSCDC Officers Over Colleagues Death, Trace Over N2Billion To Suspects Bank Account BREAKING: Suspected Terrorists Kidnap Nigerian Military Ex-Spokesperson Major General Rabe Abubakar, Wife In Katsina Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq Recounts How Governors Failed To Stop Tinubus Subsidy Removal In Secret China Meetings, Proposes 100,000 Minimum Wage NDC Senatorial Primary Was Decided In Closed Room, Not By FCT Delegates Aisha Yesufu Alleges Manipulation Are We Running Ransom Economy' Ohanaeze Laments Staggering Records Of Kidnappings Under Tinubu Govt, Demands Release Of Nnamdi Kanu BREAKING: Wike Threatens To Revoke Land Titles Of Hotels, Event Centres Hosting Political Factions Not Recognised By INEC EXCLUSIVE: I Watched As My Church Members Were Gunned Down: Kwara Pastor Narrates February Terrorist Attack In Woro *PREMIUM TIMES* Edo Queens clinch second NWFL Premiership title NBA anti-corruption committee, LPDC seek stronger disciplinary action against unethical lawyers Bashir Usman: Lone lawmaker who voted against State Police bill in House of Reps Terrorists kill 20 in Kebbi attack Kaduna to spend N34bn on Rigasa erosion crisis after three decades of neglect Request for expressions of interest consultancy service for domestication of the Startup Act in states OBITUARY: Kola Oyewo: Requiem for Labaluyeke One killed as insurgents attack Chibok again, burn school block June 12: Broken bottle on our forehead, bludgeon on the back;democracy, is this your face', By Festus Adedayo Article of Faith: Faith against odds, By Femi Aribisala NAFDAC warns Nigerians as US recalls childrens ibuprofen over contamination concerns Young Nigerians raise concerns over trust, womens inclusion ahead of 2027 polls The three-month sprint (1): Philosophical architecture of an intellectual trilogy of state decay, By MaxAmuchie OBITUARY: Rabe Abubakar: The army general lost to insecurity FACTCHECK: Old video of killings in Imo recirculated as a recent attack. 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